Man with Electric Saw Attempts Protest at Bangkok's Government House

 

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In a dramatic scene on Thursday, a man wielding an electric saw attempted to enter Bangkok's Government House, claiming his protest was over unpaid wages for construction work on a government hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363449-man-with-electric-saw-attempts-protest-at-bangkoks-government-house/

 

Bangkok's Smart Traffic Signals Cut Delays by Up to 41%, Says Governor

 

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Bangkok's ongoing efforts to alleviate traffic congestion have started showing promising outcomes, thanks to the installation of smart traffic signal systems at 72 major intersections. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Thursday that these adaptive systems have successfully reduced travel delays by an average of 10-41%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363454-bangkoks-smart-traffic-signals-cut-delays-by-up-to-41-says-governor/

Siam Commercial Bank Predicts Limited Baht Strengthening Amid Volatile Market

 

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Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the fourth-largest lender in Thailand by total assets, is forecasting a moderate strengthening of the baht against the US dollar during the latter half of the year. However, this upward movement is expected to be constrained due to Thailand's slower GDP growth in 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363447-siam-commercial-bank-predicts-limited-baht-strengthening-amid-volatile-market/

Thailand's Medical Council Enforces Discipline in Thaksin Hospital Case

 

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The Medical Council of Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to disciplinary measures against three doctors involved in the contentious transfer of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from prison to hospital. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363478-thailands-medical-council-enforces-discipline-in-thaksin-hospital-case/

Body of British Man Found After Fall from Phuket Yacht

 

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PHUKET - The body of a British man, Endnaler Johnson, was found on Thursday after a distressing four-day search following his fall from a Malaysian yacht near Phuket. Mr Johnson fell overboard from the yacht De Mareft, registered in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, around 2.45 am last Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363496-body-of-british-man-found-after-fall-from-phuket-yacht/

 

Phuket Gears Up for Anti-Terror and Tsunami Drills This June

 

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Phuket is on high alert, gearing up for a major anti-terrorism crisis management drill set to take place later this month. The exercise aims to bolster emergency response capabilities on the bustling tourist island, a crucial move for Phuket's status as Thailand's second-largest tourism economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363497-phuket-gears-up-for-anti-terror-and-tsunami-drills-this-june/

 

Debate Erupts Over Police Chase in Helmet Incident in Bangkok

 

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Social media is alight with debate after Patumwan Police were accused of excessive force during an intense law enforcement incident involving a Grab rider and a passenger without helmets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363498-debate-erupts-over-police-chase-in-bangkok-helmet-incident/

 

Chinese Duo's Car Crash Injures Several Students in Rayong

 

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Reckless driving leads to a collision injuring numerous schoolchildren in Rayong.

 

On 12th June, the police received reports of a collision with multiple injuries in front of Wat Thammasathit in Rayong's Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363499-chinese-duos-car-crash-injures-several-students-in-rayong/

 

Helmet Factory Blaze Destroys Most of Building in Samut Sakhon

 

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A devastating fire broke out at a motorcycle helmet manufacturing factory in Samut Sakhon late afternoon on 11 June, destroying nearly the entire building but fortunately resulting in no injuries or fatalities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363500-helmet-factory-blaze-destroys-most-of-building-in-samut-sakhon/

 

Crab Hunter’s Shocking Find: Missing Man Discovered Alive After 7 Days in Mangrove Mud

 

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A man presumed dead after disappearing for a week was discovered alive but unconscious in a mangrove forest, covered in mud and barely breathing, to the astonishment of both rescue workers and his family.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363501-crab-hunter’s-shocking-find-missing-man-discovered-alive-after-7-days-in-mangrove-mud/

 

Bangkok Eyes 2028 F1 Debut in Chatuchak with Alex Albon in the Spotlight

 

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Bangkok is revving up to potentially host a Formula 1 (F1) race in Chatuchak district by 2028. With an in-depth study of a viable business model on the agenda, Thai driver Alex Albon is set to boost promotional efforts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363503-bangkok-eyes-2028-f1-debut-in-chatuchak-with-alex-albon-in-the-spotlight/

 

Father Shocked to Discover Son’s Body Near Family Home in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

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A father returning home for a rare visit was devastated to discover a crowd gathered near his house and even more so when he realised the focus of their attention was the lifeless body of his own son.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363502-father-shocked-to-discover-son’s-body-near-family-home-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Secret Door Behind Filing Cabinet Reveals Hidden Chinese Workers in Rayong Factory Raid

 

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In a workplace inspection that unfolded like a scene from a spy film, authorities uncovered a hidden room behind a filing cabinet at a factory in Rayong province, revealing 16 Chinese nationals quietly hiding from law enforcement. The raid, which took place on 11 June at an industrial facility in Nikhom Phatthana district, exposed suspected illegal labour activity and led to the detention of 22 individuals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363504-secret-door-behind-filing-cabinet-reveals-hidden-chinese-workers-in-rayong-factory-raid/

 

Tour Bus Involved in 13-Vehicle Pile-Up on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

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A multi-vehicle collision involving 13 vehicles occurred on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on the afternoon of 12 June, leaving three people injured and causing traffic congestion stretching over three kilometres.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363505-tour-bus-involved-in-13-vehicle-pile-up-on-phetkasem-road-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

Gunfire Erupts During Restaurant Brawl in Bangkok’s Bang Khen District
 

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Panic struck diners in a restaurant in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district during the afternoon of 12 June, when a heated altercation between customers escalated into gunfire, leaving one man injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363506-gunfire-erupts-during-restaurant-brawl-in-bangkok’s-bang-khen-district/

 

Woman Arrested in Rayong for Selling E-Cigarettes via Facebook Following Tip-Off

 

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A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Rayong for illegally selling electronic cigarettes online, after a tip-off was submitted via the government’s app. The arrest was announced during a press briefing at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) headquarters in Muang Thong Thani by Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, Commissioner of the TCSD.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363508-woman-arrested-in-rayong-for-selling-e-cigarettes-via-facebook-following-tip-off/

 

UPDATE
Body of Air Force Officer Recovered After Drowning in Mekong During Drug Surveillance Mission

 

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A Royal Thai Air Force officer is still missing after a boat carrying three military personnel capsized in the fast-flowing Mekong River during a reconnaissance mission to investigate suspected narcotics activity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363386-air-force-officer-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-mekong-river-during-drug-patrol/#findComment-19867566

 

Motorcyclist Killed After Ignoring Railway Barrier in Chonburi
 

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A 56-year-old man was killed in a crash on the night on 11 June, after attempting to ride his motorcycle across a railway crossing in Sri Racha district, Chonburi, despite warning signals and a lowered barrier.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363509-motorcyclist-killed-after-ignoring-railway-barrier-in-chonburi/

 

Arrest in Khon Kaen as Two Youths Caught Selling Illegal Firearms Online
 

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Two young men in Khon Kaen have been arrested in an operation after attempting to sell illegal firearms through Facebook. The suspects were caught following a sting operation conducted by Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), which resulted in a failed escape attempt and the seizure of homemade weapons.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363510-arrest-in-khon-kaen-as-two-youths-caught-selling-illegal-firearms-online/

 

Police Raid Uncovers Counterfeit Skincare Operation in Bangkok
 

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Officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) conducted a major raid, targeting three locations in the Nong Khang Phlu area of Bangkok, where they uncovered a large cache of counterfeit skincare products. The bust resulted in the seizure of more than 2,300 fake items, with an estimated value of nearly 2 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363511-police-raid-uncovers-counterfeit-skincare-operation-in-bangkok/

 

Slogan Turned Trap: The Enduring Damage of “Don’t Betray Your Own” in Police Culture
 

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In a modern society yearning for deep-rooted judicial reform, one aspect that cannot be ignored is the institutional culture within the police force. A seemingly innocuous motto has become a deeply embedded ethos among many generations of Thai police officers: “Don’t kill your junior, don’t report your superior, don’t betray your friend.”

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363512-slogan-turned-trap-the-enduring-damage-of-“don’t-betray-your-own”-in-police-culture/

 

UPDATE
Land Prices Surge in Huai Yai Amid Launch of “EEC New City” Mega Project

 

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Land prices in the Huai Yai–Pattaya corridor are skyrocketing following the full-scale launch of Thailand’s ambitious “EEC New City” project. Spearheaded by the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECO), the 14,619-rai development in Huai Yai subdistrict, Chonburi, is attracting a frenzy of real estate activity. With an investment value exceeding 1.34 trillion baht, the government aims to create a “second Bangkok”, a hub for business, innovation and urban expansion.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362826-proposal-to-spend-134-trillion-baht-on-new-‘second-bangkok’-in-huai-yai-chonburi/#findComment-19867591

 

Fatal Gang Attack Erupts After Temple Fair in Phayao
 

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A violent clash between youths from different districts ended in tragedy in the early hours of 11 June, when a 20-year-old man was brutally attacked and later died from his injuries on a roadside in Mae Chai district, Phayao province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363513-fatal-gang-attack-erupts-after-temple-fair-in-phayao/

 

Senior Police Officer Injured as Pickup Truck Collides with Train in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

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A senior police officer was injured after his pickup truck was struck by a train at an unguarded crossing in Nakhon Si Thammarat province on the afternoon of 12 June.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363514-senior-police-officer-injured-as-pickup-truck-collides-with-train-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Chinese Man Arrested at Don Mueang Airport for Alleged ฿200 Million Fraud

 

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A Chinese national accused of orchestrating a high-value cryptocurrency fraud totalling over 200 million baht was apprehended on the morning of 12 June, at Don Mueang International Airport as he attempted to flee Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363515-chinese-man-arrested-at-don-mueang-airport-for-alleged-฿200-million-fraud/

 

Anutin Moved to Commerce Ministry as Pheu Thai Tightens Grip in Cabinet Reshuffle

 

 Anutin Charnvirakul | Photo via BJT/Facebook

 

Pheu Thai manoeuvres to assert dominance in key government positions. Prasert Jantararuangtong will step into a new role as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, a strategic shift from his former position as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363493-anutin-moved-to-commerce-ministry-as-pheu-thai-tightens-grip-in-cabinet-reshuffle/

Thaksin's Hospital Stay Under Scrutiny: Court Inquiry Begins

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right, arrives at the office of narcotics control board in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has launched an inquiry into former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s extended stay at the Police General Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363530-thaksins-hospital-stay-under-scrutiny-court-inquiry-begins/

 

Corrections Department Awaits Supreme Court's Decision on Thaksin

 

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Thailand's Department of Corrections is set to follow the Supreme Court's orders regarding any imprisonment warrant for Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363533-corrections-department-awaits-supreme-courts-decision-on-thaksin/

 

Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Phuket After Bomb Threat

 

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An Air India flight en route from Phuket to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on the morning of 13 June, after a bomb threat message was discovered during the flight.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363544-air-india-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-phuket-after-bomb-threat/

 

Public Skepticism Persists as Thailand Enforces New Traffic Fine System

 

 

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Since the Royal Thai Police (RTP) implemented their overhauled traffic fines and sanctions on June 1, 2025, skepticism remains widespread among the Thai public. The revised system, aimed primarily at improving road safety, has yet to fully convince citizens despite its focus on critical areas such as helmet laws and unlicensed driving.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363558-public-skepticism-persists-as-thailand-enforces-new-traffic-fine-system/